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Alloxan monohydrate, 98%
Description
Cytotoxic compound that causes oxidative base damage to nuclear DNAAlloxan monohydrate is used as a precursor to prepare purple dye murexide. It is also used in research models to induce diabetes and destroy beta cells. Further, it is a strong oxidizing agent and it forms a hemiacetal with its reduced reaction product dialuric acid.
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Cytotoxic compound that causes oxidative base damage to nuclear DNAAlloxan monohydrate is used as a precursor to prepare purple dye murexide. It is also used in research models to induce diabetes and destroy beta cells. Further, it is a strong oxidizing agent and it forms a hemiacetal with its reduced reaction product dialuric acid.
Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol, acetone, glacial acetic acid and methanol. Slightly soluble in chloroform, petroleum ether, toluene, ethyl acetate and acetic anhydride. Insoluble in ether.
Notes
Air sensitive. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Spécification
Spécification
| Melting Point | ∼260°C (decomposition) |
| Beilstein | 5309394 |
| Merck Index | 14,282 |
| Formula Weight | 160.09 (142.07 Anhydrous) |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Chemical Name or Material | Alloxan monohydrate |
Sécurité et traitement
- Alloxan monohydrate
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contain: Alloxan monohydrate
RUO – Research Use Only
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